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The '''publication history of [[Anarky]]''', a character appearing in books published by [[DC Comics]], spans various story arcs and comic book series. Co-created by [[Alan Grant (writer)|Alan Grant]] and [[Norm Breyfogle]], he first appeared in ''[[Detective Comics]]'' #608 (Nov. 1989),  as an adversary of [[Batman]]. Introduced as Lonnie Machin, a child prodigy with knowledge of radical philosophy and driven to overthrow governments to improve social conditions, stories revolving around Anarky often focus on political and philosophical themes. The character, who is named after the philosophy of anarchism, primarily espouses anti-statism. Multiple social issues have been addressed whenever the character has appeared in print, including environmentalism, antimilitarism, economic exploitation, and political corruption. Inspired by multiple sources, early stories featuring the character often included homages to political and philosophical books, and referenced anarchist philosophers and theorists. The inspiration for the creation of the character and its early development was based in Grant's personal interest in anti-authoritarian philosophy and politics.<ref name="Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle"/> However, when Grant himself transitioned to the philosophy of [[Frank R. Wallace#Neo-Tech philosophy|Neo-Tech]], he shifted the focus of Anarky from a vehicle for [[Socialism|socialist]] and [[Populism|populist]] philosophy, to [[rationalism|rationalist]], atheist, and [[free market]]-based thought.<ref name="zon-power-comic-book"/>

Originally intended to only be used in the debut story in which he appeared, Grant decided to continue using Anarky as a sporadically recurring character throughout the early 1990s, following positive reception by readers and Dennis O'Neil.<ref name="2000AD Review"/> The character experienced a brief surge in media exposure during the late 1990s, beginning when Norm Breyfogle convinced Grant to produce a [[Limited series (comics)|limited series]] based on the character. The 1997 [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] series, ''[[Anarky (comic book)|Anarky]]'', was received with positive reviews and sales, and later declared by Grant to be among his "career highlights".<ref name="Why"/> ''[[Batman: Anarky]]'', a [[Trade paperback (comics)|trade paperback]] collection of stories featuring the character, soon followed. This popular acclaim culminated, however, in a financially and critically unsuccessful ongoing solo series. The 1999 ''Anarky'' series, in which even Grant has expressed his distaste,<ref name="Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle"/><ref name="fouroneone"/> was quickly cancelled after eight issues, but not before sparking a minor controversy by suggesting Anarky was the biological son of the [[Joker (character)|Joker]].<ref name="Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle"/>

Following the cancellation of the ''Anarky'' series, and Grant's departure from DC Comics, Anarky experienced a prolonged period of absence from DC publications, despite professional and fan interest in his return.<ref name="Breyfogle"/><ref name="WonderCon"/> This period of obscurity lasted approximately ten years, with three brief interruptions for minor cameo appearances in 2000, 2001, and 2005. In 2008, Anarky reappeared in an issue of ''[[Robin (comics)#Robin monthlies|Robin]]'' authored by [[Fabian Nicieza]], with the intention of ending this period of obscurity.<ref name="Robin 181 announcement"/><ref name="Robin 182 announcement"/><ref name="newsarama.com"/> The storyline drastically altered the character's presentation, prompting a series of responses by Nicieza.<ref name=Nicieza/><ref name="Nicieza how do comic writers feel 1"/> Anarky became a recurring character in issues of ''[[Red Robin (comic book)|Red Robin]]'', authored by Nicieza, which was cancelled in 2011.

In 2013 a revamped version of Anarky was debuted as the primary antagonist for ''[[Beware the Batman]]'', a Batman animated series produced by Warner Bros. Animation.<ref name="Veronese"/> Later that year, the character made his video game debut in ''[[Batman: Arkham Origins]]'', as an anti-villain who attempts to ally with Batman against corruption in Gotham City, while threatening government and corporate institutions with destruction.<ref name="Gamespot"/>

==Publication history==
===1989–1996: Creation and early depictions===
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{{See also|Anarky in Gotham City}}
Originally inspired by his personal political leanings, [[Alan Grant (writer)|Alan Grant]] entertained the idea of interjecting [[anarchism|anarchist]] philosophy into Batman comic books. In an attempt to emulate the success of [[Chopper (Judge Dredd character)|Chopper]], a rebellious youth in [[Judge Dredd]], he conceptualized a character as a twelve-year-old anarchist vigilante, who readers would sympathize with despite the character's harsh methods.<ref name="AG intro"/> Creating the character without any consultation from his partner, illustrator [[Norm Breyfogle]],<ref name="Alan Grant/Jeffery Klaehn"/> his only instructions to Breyfogle were that Anarky be designed as a cross between [[V (comics)|V]] and the Black Spy from ''[[Mad (magazine)|Mad]]'' magazine's ''[[Spy vs. Spy]]''.<ref name="2000AD Review"/> Grant also briefly considered incorporating [[Krazy Kat]] as a third design suggestion, but decided against the idea.<ref name="AG intro"/> In response to deadline pressures, and not recognizing the character's potential, Breyfogle "made no preliminary sketches, simply draping him in long red sheets". The character was also intended to wear a costume that disguised his youth, and so was fitted with a crude "head extender" that elongated his neck, creating a jarring appearance. While both of these design elements have since been dropped, more enduring aspects of the character have been his golden face mask, "priestly" hat, and his golden [[sceptre]].<ref name="NB intro"/>{{Ref label|A|I|none}}
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The first Anarky story, "''[[Anarky in Gotham City|Anarky in Gotham City Part 1: Letters to the Editor]]''", appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #608 (Nov. 1989). Lonnie Machin is introduced as "Anarky" as early as his first appearance in ''Detective Comics'' #608, withholding his [[origin story]] for a later point. He is established as an uncommonly philosophical and intelligent 12-year-old.<ref name = "DC #six zero eight"/> The debut story of the character failed to provide a back story to explain his behavior, but a narrative from Batman reveals that he is a socially conscious and arrogant child who believes he knows how to solve societies' problems. Convinced that only he can do so, he becomes a vigilante and fashions weapons—a [[Electroshock weapon|stun baton]] and [[smoke bomb]]s—in labs at school.<ref name = "DC #six zero nine" /> Lonnie Machin made his debut as "Anarky" by responding to complaints in the newspaper by attacking the offending sources, such as the owner of a factory whose byproduct waste is polluting local river water.<ref name = "DC #six zero eight"/> He goes to lengths to disguise his age and appearance by creating a costume with a false head to increase his height. This was in fact intended as a ruse on the part of writer Alan Grant to disguise the character's true identity, and to confuse the reader into believing Anarky to be an adult.<ref name="Vera H-C Chan"/> Anarky and Batman ultimately come to blows, and during their brief fight, Batman deduces that Anarky is actually a young child. During this first confrontation, Anarky is aided by a band of homeless men, including [[Legs (comics)|Legs]], a homeless cripple who becomes loyal to him and would assist him in later appearances. After being caught, Lonnie is locked away in a juvenile detention center.<ref name = "DC #six zero nine" />
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In Grant's earliest script for the character, Anarky was designed to be far more vicious, and to have killed his first victim. [[Dennis O'Neil]], then editor of ''Detective Comics'', requested that Grant "tone down" the script, as he felt Anarky becoming a murderer at such a young age was morally reprehensible. Grant consented to the request and the script was rewritten.<ref name="Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle"/> In a 2004 interview, Grant explained the motivation behind this early decision: "I wanted to play it that way because it created incredible tension in Anarky himself. Other heroes might kill—Batman used to, in the early days—but for a teenager to rationally decide to take lives&nbsp;... well, it hadn't been handled in comics before. But Denny was boss, and I respected his opinion and toned things down".<ref name="fouroneone"/>

Although Grant had not created the character to be used beyond the two-part debut story, positive reactions from reader letters and his editor caused him to change his mind. He then decided to make Lonnie Machin the third [[Robin (comics)|Robin]], following [[Jason Todd]], desiring a new [[sidekick]] who would act as a [[Foil (literature)|foil]] to Batman, and not have the same motivations for vengeance. This was abandoned when he learned that [[Tim Drake]] had already been created to fill the role by [[Marv Wolfman]].<ref name="2000AD Review"/> Quickly rebounding from this decision, Grant instead used the second appearance of Anarky as the [[antagonist]] for Tim Drake's first solo detective case.<ref name="six twenty"/>

This appearance came in ''Detective Comics'' #620. The story chronicles that Anarky increases his computer skills during his detention to the point of becoming an advanced [[grey hat]] computer [[Hacker (computer security)|hacker]]. He takes on the [[User (computing)|online user alias]] "Moneyspider" to steal millions of dollars from Western corporations, including [[Wayne Enterprises]], outmaneuvering Batman's own data security in the process. He then uses the money to create bank accounts for poor farmers in Third World countries. Tim Drake pursues the hacker in an online investigation, tracking Anarky to his location at the detention center.<ref name="six twenty"/> In 2008, Fabian Nicieza would revert Lonnie Machin to this early alias as part of an attempt to reuse the character following a period of absence lasting approximately 10 years.<ref name=Nicieza/>

In the years following Anarky's creation, the character was rarely incorporated into Batman stories by Grant, being reserved for stories in which the author felt the need to make a philosophical point.<ref name="AG intro"/> Throughout the early 1990s, Anarky was a lesser-known, but established antagonist in the Batman franchise, frequently depicted as escaping from the detention center and peregrinating around [[Gotham City]]. However, his [[back-story]] had still yet to be elaborated upon. Grant provided hints to Anarky's origin in ''Robin'' (vol. 2) Annual #1, "The Anarky Ultimatum", part of ''[[Eclipso: The Darkness Within]]'' crossover event. Within the story it is revealed that Lonnie Machin was a highly intelligent child who from an early age read prodigiously at local bookstores, but had few friends. Published in 1992, it would not be until 1995 that Grant would finally elaborate upon Lonnie Machin's fictional history.

1995 saw Grant begin the slow increase in the character's abilities that would culminate in the ''Anarky'' series. In the "[[Batman: Anarky#"Anarky"|Anarky]]"  [[story arc]] from ''[[Batman: Shadow of the Bat]]'' #40–41, Lonnie is released from juvenile detention, and builds a machine that allows him to fuse both hemispheres of his brain, giving him increased intelligence, and what he perceives as [[Enlightenment (spiritual)|enlightenment]]. Creating an online bookstore, ''Anarco'', to propagate radical literature, he begins to accumulate funds that he donates through another front company, ''The Anarkist Foundation'', to radical organizations, such as eco-warriors and gun protesters, or keeps for his own projects. These story devices served to further improve Anarky's skill set, and increase his intelligence and financial independence.<ref name="Prophet of Doom"/> During this storyline, Grant finally revealed Lonnie Machin's origins in full, using a farewell letter to his parents to provide exposition into the character's motivations. The origin story narrates through flashbacks that Lonnie Machin was once an ordinary child who, while abnormally intelligent, was [[apolitical]] and unaware of world events. At 11, he gains a foreign pen pal, Xuasus, as part of a school program. Through this contact, Lonnie discovers the level of global corruption he never knew of before. Further studies into war and political violence leads him to hold radical sympathies. He comes to view all wars as being caused by political elites, with common individuals forced or cajoled into fighting on behalf of the former. He becomes convinced of the need to reshape society and becomes Anarky.<ref name="Anarkist manifesto"/>

During the ''Anarky'' series, much of the character's development was influenced by the nature of Grant and Breyfogle's association. As part of the story writing process, the duo would engage in philosophical discussion carried out entirely over [[Fax|fax-transmissions]].<ref name="fouroneone"/> These long, in-depth, and occasionally heated debates influenced plot points, as well as the general direction of Anarky's character development. Because of this, Breyfogle personally considers Anarky to be among their few co-creations, whereas he considers other characters they "made" together, such as the [[Ventriloquist (comics)#Arnold Wesker|Ventriloquist]], to be entirely Grant's creations.<ref name="Breyfogle"/>

===1997–1999: ''Anarky'' series===
[[File:Anarky, vol.1 -1 (May 1997).jpg|thumb|right|200px|The cover of ''[[Anarky (comic book)|Anarky]]'' #1 (May 1997); art by [[Norm Breyfogle]].]]
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Following the comic book industry crash of 1996, Norm Breyfogle was unemployed and looking for work. As a result of a request Breyfogle made to DC for employment, Darren Vincenzo, then an editorial assistant at DC Comics, suggested multiple projects which Breyfogle could take part in. Among his suggestions was an Anarky limited series, written by Grant, which was eventually the project decided upon.<ref name="Catching up with Norm"/> The four-issue limited series, ''[[Anarky (comic book)|Anarky]]'', was published in May 1997. Entitled "Metamorphosis", the story maintained the character's anti-authoritarian sentiments, but was instead based on Neo-Tech, a philosophy developed by [[Frank R. Wallace]].<ref name="zon-power-comic-book"/>

During the climax of the "Anarky" storyline of ''Batman: Shadow of the Bat'' #41-42, it is implied that Anarky dies in a large explosion.<ref name="Anarkist manifesto"/> In turn, the ''Anarky'' limited series resolved this event by revealing that Anarky survives, but chooses to shed the encumbrance of his double life by faking his death.<ref name="AG intro"/><ref name="Anarky vol. one #one"/> Anarky works in seclusion to further his goal of achieving a [[utopia]]n society, briefly hiring Legs and other homeless men to monitor Batman's movements. His four-issue adventure leads him into conflict with [[Etrigan the Demon]] and [[Darkseid]], as Anarky confronts the nature of evil through [[dialogue]], and concludes with a showdown against Batman, addressing the issue of [[consequentialism]].<ref name="zon-power-comic-book"/>
{{quote box|align=left|width=25em|quote="Anarky, not having any super powers, doesn't have what it takes to bring the fans in month after month. He's the sort of character you can get away with using in an annual once a year plus his own miniseries once a year and maybe as a guest star every couple of years, but he's not capable, he's not strong enough to hold his own monthly title. Very few characters are when it comes down to it".|source=—Alan Grant, 2007.<ref name="Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle"/>}}
Well received by critics and financially successful, Grant has referred to the limited series as one of his favorite projects, and ranked it among his "career highlights".<ref name="Why"/> With its success, Vincenzo suggested continuing the book as an ongoing series to Breyfogle and Grant. Although Grant was concerned that such a series would not be viable, he agreed to write it at Breyfogle's insistence, as the illustrator was still struggling for employment.<ref name="Catching up with Norm" /> Grant's primary concerns centered on his belief that Anarky's role as a non-superpowered teenager was not capable of competing for reader attention when DC Comics already had a similar series in ''[[Robin (comics)#Robin monthlies|Robin]]''.<ref name="LoboBrazil"/> Further, while potential disagreements with editors over story elements were not among his initial concerns, he eventually found himself constantly at odds with editors and editorial assistants throughout the creation of the series.<ref name="Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle"/>

Grant's doubts concerning the comic's prospects eventually proved correct. The series was panned by critics, failed to catch on among readers, and was canceled after eight issues, but Grant has noted that it was popular in [[Latin America]]n countries, perhaps owing to a history of political repression in the region.<ref name="2000AD Review"/><ref name="LoboBrazil"/> "It didn't sit too well with American readers, who prefer the soap opera and cool costume aspects of superhero comics. But I became a minor hero in many Latin countries, like Argentina and Mexico, where readers had been subjected to tyranny and fascism and knew precisely what I was writing about".<ref name="The Big Issue"/> Breyfogle gave a similar explanation for what he believed to be the cause of the series' failure. In an essay written after the cancellation of the series, he reflected on the difficulty of combining escapist entertainment with social commentary: "Anarky is a hybrid of the mainstream and the not-quite-so-mainstream. This title may have experienced exactly what every "half-breed" suffers: rejection by both groups with which it claims identity".<ref name="NB cancellation essay"/>
[[File:9.13.09DennyO'NeillByLuigiNovi.jpg|thumb|left|[[Dennis O'Neil]], Group Editor for the [[List of Batman comics|Batman family of comic books]] from 1986 to 2000, was at odds with the suggestion that Anarky become the son of the Joker.]]
Despite numerous editorial impositions, the most controversial plot point was not a mandate, but was instead a suggestion by Breyfogle, intended as a means to expand Anarky's characterization: that Anarky's biological father be revealed to be the [[Joker (character)|Joker]].<ref name="Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle"/> Breyfogle expressed an interest using the relationship as a source for internal conflict in the character: "...&nbsp;I figured that because Anarky represents the epitome of reason, one of the biggest crises he could face would be to discover that his father was the exact opposite: a raving lunatic!"<ref name="Norm Breyfogle/Jeffery Klaehn"/> Alternatively, Grant saw it as an opportunity to solidify Anarky's role in the Batman franchise.<ref name="thepanel"/>

Grant's decision to pursue the suggestion ran into conflict with [[Dennis O'Neil]], who protested against it. Grant recalled: "Denny only let me write that story under protest, he was totally opposed to Joker being Anarky's father and said under no circumstances would DC allow that". Grant persisted, suggesting that the move would generate interest for the comic book, and that the story could be undone later in another story. With O'Neil's permission, the sub-plot of Anarky's unrevealed heritage was published in the series' first issue. With the eventual series cancellation, the final issue was quickly written to reveal the identity of Anarky's father as the Joker, simply to resolve the plot line, and leaving any future rebuttal to a future publications.<ref name="Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle"/>

As the last issue of the ''Anarky'' series, the unresolved finale left open the possibility that the [[Joker (comics)|Joker]] might be Anarky's actual father, and the planned "rebuttal" was never published. Further, Grant and Breyfogle later speculated that as Dennis O'Neil has retired from DC Comics, and the final editorial decision currently belongs to [[Dan DiDio]], it is no longer possible to be sure whether a rebuttal will ever be published.<ref name="Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle"/> As of 2012, there is yet no record of Didio ever commenting on the subject, though the DC Universe timeline chronologically prevents the Joker from being Anarky's biological father, as the character's birth predates the existence of either Batman or the Joker.<ref name="dcuguide"/>

As Anarky was created while Grant and Breyfogle were operating under "work-for-hire" rules, [[DC Comics]] owns all rights to the Anarky character. Following the cancellation of the ''Anarky'' series, both men attempted to buy the rights to Anarky from the company, but their offer was declined.<ref name = "2000AD Review" /><ref name="fouroneone"/>

===2000–2007: Absence from DC publications===
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After the financial failure of ''Anarky'' (vol. 2), the character entered a period of absence from DC publications that lasted several years.  Norm Breyfogle attempted to continue using the character in other comics during this time, co-writing an issue of ''[[Spectre (DC Comics character)|The Spectre]]'' with [[J. M. DeMatteis|John Marc DeMatteis]] that would cameo Anarky as a rationalist foil to the mystical nature of the Spectre. When this story was rejected, Breyfogle came to suspect the character's prolonged absence was due in part to censorship.<ref name="Breyfogle" />

Since the cancellation of the ''Anarky'' series, Grant has disassociated himself from the direction of the character. In a 2004 interview he recalled that he had been asked by James Peatty for a critique of an Anarky/Green Arrow script the latter had written. Peatty desired to know if his presentation of Anarky had been correct. Grant declined to read the story, explaining, "you have to let these things go".<ref name="fouroneone"/> The script was published in 2005 and Anarky made the guest appearance billed as his "return" to DC continuity in ''[[Green Arrow]]'' #51, "Anarky in the USA".<ref name="Green Arrow 51"/>

The story narrative chronicles Anarky's reappearance after several years of obscurity in response to a bombing in [[Star City (comics)|Star City]] that he is framed for. He teams up with the [[Green Arrow]] to hunt down the guilty parties, but remains a wanted felon by authorities. Although the front cover of the issue advertised the comic as the "return" of the character, Anarky failed to make any further appearances.<ref name="Green Arrow 51"/> This was despite comments by Peatty that he had further plans to write stories for the character. Among his comments was the suggestion that he intended to explore the cliffhanger of Anarky's parentage left after the cancellation of the original ''Anarky'' series, and that as ''Green Arrow'' #51 was being published, he had already written a two-part story for Batman which featured Anarky.<ref name="James Peatty"/>

Besides Breyfogle and Peatty, Todd Seavey was another professional writer who expressed an interest in creating stories for Anarky. A freelance libertarian writer and editor, and author of several issues of ''[[Justice League]]'', Seavey considered authoring an ''Anarky'' series his "dream comics project".<ref name="D'Orazio"/>

Breyfogle has also noted that Anarky retained interest among a "diehard" fan base during this obscure period.<ref name="Catching up with Norm"/> During a panel at [[WonderCon]] 2006, multiple requests were made by the audience for Anarky to appear in the DC Comics limited series ''[[52 (comics)|52]]''. In response, Dan DiDio announced two weeks later, at a DC Comics panel during the [[New York Comic Con]], that the writing team of ''52'' had decided to create a part for the character.<ref name="WonderCon"/> ''52'' editor, Michael Siglain, later responded to a reader question concerning when Anarky would appear in the series, estimating Anarky would appear in later issues. However, ''52'' concluded without Anarky making an appearance and with no explanation given by anyone involved in the production of the series.{{Ref label|B|II|none}}

===2008: Return as "Moneyspider"===
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In 2008, Anarky reappeared in the December issue of ''[[Robin (comics)#Robin monthlies|Robin]]'' (vol. 2) #181.<ref name="Robin 181 announcement" /> Anarky was among several villains to be showcased in DC Comic's "[[Faces of Evil]]" event.<ref name="newsarama.com"/> With the publication of ''Robin'' (vol. 2) #181, it was revealed that Lonnie Machin's role as Anarky had been supplanted by another [[List of Batman family enemies|Batman villain]], [[General (DC Comics)|Ulysses Hadrian Armstrong]]. Further, Machin was depicted as being held hostage by Armstrong, "paralyzed and [[Catatonia|catatonic]]",<ref name=Nicieza/> encased in an [[Negative pressure ventilator|iron lung]], and connected to computers through his brain. This final feature allowed the character to connect to the Internet and communicate with others via a [[Speech synthesis|speech synthesizer]].<ref name="searchforahero"/>

The story, "Pushing Buttons, Pulling Strings", narrates that as [[Tim Drake]] attempts to maintain control of Gotham City in Batman's absence following the "[[Batman R.I.P.]]" storyline, the ultimate foe attempting to foment chaos and destroy the city through gang wars and terrorist bombings is Armstrong.<ref name="searchforahero"/> Armstrong is also revealed to have encountered Lonnie Machin at an unspecified point prior to the story, at which time Machin was "shot in the head", leaving him paralyzed and hostage to Armstrong.<ref name="Nicieza"/> Incapacitated, Machin reverts to his hacker identity as "Moneyspider", while Armstrong commandeers the identity of Anarky and conspires to acquire power through chaos.<ref name="searchforahero"/> The storyline concluded with the publication of ''Robin'' (vol. 2) #182, on January 21, 2009, as part of the "Faces of Evil" event. The issue featured the Ulysses Hadrian Armstrong version of Anarky on the front cover of the issue, but did not include Lonnie Machin as a character within the story.<ref name="facesofevil"/>
[[File:10.14.11FabianNiciezaByLuigiNovi7.jpg|thumb|left|[[Fabian Nicieza]]'s reintroduction of Anarky took the character in a new direction, upsetting some of the character's fans.]]
[[Fabian Nicieza]], author of the issue and storyline in which Anarky appeared, responded to reader concerns in an internet forum for a Q&A secession with fans a few days after issue #181 was published. Nicieza explained his decision behind giving Machin's mantle as Anarky to another character was due to his desire to establish "Robin's Joker", and that "the concept of Anarky, applied in a visceral, immature fashion, would make an excellent counterpoint to Robin's ordered methodical thinking". However, in an effort to respect the original characterization of Anarky, it was necessary that it not be Machin, who Nicieza recognized as neither immature, nor a villain. Nicieza also noted the difficulty inherent in writing any story featuring Anarky, due to the complexity of the character's philosophy. Regardless, Nicieza did desire to use Machin and properly return the character to publication, and so favored presenting Ulysses H. Armstrong as Anarky, and Lonnie Machin as MoneySpider, describing the latter as an "electronic ghost". The alias Moneyspider was a secondary name briefly used by Grant for Anarky in a 1990 ''Detective Comics'' storyline.<ref name="six twenty"/> Nicieza felt that this created a scenario in which each could be used for different effects. As he put it, "[o]ne can prove a physical opposition to Robin (Ulysses as Anarky), the other an intellectual one (Lonnie as MoneySpider)". Nicieza also acknowledged that this dramatic change in the character's presentation would upset fans of the character, but countered that he felt he had not made any changes to the character which could not be undone easily by other writers.<ref name=Nicieza/>

Following the publication of ''Robin'' (vol. 2) #181, Roderick Long, a political commentator and Senior Scholar at the [[Ludwig von Mises Institute]], and self-professed fan of the character,<ref name="Anarky page"/> expressed annoyance at the portrayal of the character of Lonnie Machin and the usurpation of the Anarky mantle by Armstrong. Upon learning of Nicieza's reasoning for the portrayal, Long parodied the explanation as a mock-[[dialectic]], writing: "Thesis: Anarky is too interesting a character not to write about. Antithesis: Anarky is too interesting a character for me to write successfully about. Dialectical synthesis: Therefore I will make Anarky less interesting so I can write about him".<ref name="evilreigns"/>

Grant also commented on the transformation in an interview for the Scotland regional edition of ''[[The Big Issue]]'': "Someone recently sent me DC's new take on Anarky and I was saddened to see they were using him as just another asshole villain".<ref name="The Big Issue"/>
{{quote box|align=right|width=25em|quote="I did not reach out to Alan for the simple reason that I KNEW I was taking his original creation and mangling it, twisting its core conceptual meaning and regurgitating it in an impure fashion. I felt little benefit in contacting a creator who I know wouldn't necessarily like the idea even if I could explain why (which I can) nor did I do it because I feel there has to be a little 'statute of limitations' on that kind of outreach".|source=—Fabian Nicieza, 2009.<ref name="Nicieza how do comic writers feel 1"/>}}
Several months later, in a forum discussion, Nicieza once again defended his writing of the story. In a discussion regarding communication between comic book authors, and whether writers were bothered when their creations were altered, or re-characterized, by other authors of a [[shared universe]], Nicieza's treatment of Anarky was criticized. In addressing the concerns of his detractors, Nicieza submitted that he fully agreed with the criticisms by Alan Grant. As Nicieza explained, his intention was to deliberately alter the concept the Anarky mantle represented, while attempting to respect the characterization of Lonnie Machin. For this reason, Nicieza also saw little reason to communicate with Grant for feedback, and so made no overtures to Anarky's creator. Nicieza also confessed to his personal discomfort with communicating with Grant, given the latter's estrangement from DC Comics.<ref name="Nicieza how do comic writers feel 1"/>

Nicieza continued his explanation, tackling the topic of the new "misapplication" of the philosophical underpinnings of the Anarky mantle in the hands of the General: "I was well aware that the General's application of the name, costume and themes were inaccurate to the [[Anarchism|political philosophy of Anarchy]] (and of Lonnie's reason for being as Anarky). It's even STATED in print during the course of the story that Ulysses didn't 'get it'". Nicieza then concluded with a restatement in his expectation that other writers now had the opportunity to pursue stories which would make use of the characters: "I could understand original Anarky readers and the creator of the character not agreeing with that, but therein lies the beauty of our medium -- there's always another story to tell that could 'fix' what you don't like&nbsp;..."<ref name="Nicieza how do comic writers feel 1"/>

===2009–2011: ''Red Robin'' series===
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With the conclusion of ''Robin'' (vol. 2) #182, Nicieza began authoring the 2009 ''Azrael'' series, leaving any future use of Anarky or Moneyspider to author [[Christopher Yost]], who would pick up the Robin character in a new ''[[Red Robin (comic book)|Red Robin]]'' series. At the 2009 [[New York Comic Con]] panel for the "[[Batman: Battle for the Cowl]]" storyline, various collaborating writers, editors, and artists for [[List of Batman comics|Batman-related comic books]] took questions from the audience. When asked a question regarding Anarky, Mike Marts confirmed that "Anarky" would be utilized in future publications, but did not elaborate further.<ref name="NYCC '09"/> Yet in the ensuing months, Yost only made one brief reference to Anarky, without directly involving the character in a story plot.<ref name="RedRobin3"/>

In 2010, Nicieza replaced Yost as the author of ''Red Robin'', and Nicieza was quick to note his interest in using Anarky and Moneyspider in future issues of the series.<ref name="Renaud"/> Nicieza reintroduced Ulysses Armstrong and Lonnie Machin over the course of several storylines, and regularly used Lonnie as a cast member of the ongoing ''Red Robin'' series. Within Nicieza's first storyline, "The Hit List", Tim Drake rescues Lonnie Machin from the evil Ulysses Armstrong, who escapes capture and still claims the "Anarky" mantle.<ref name="Red Robin16"/> Recruiting Lonnie as he recovers from his coma, Drake asks that Machin act as Moneyspider and join him in fighting crime. Tim Drake comes to rely on Machin for his computer wizardry, as well as for his advice and companionship, in issues that follow.<ref name="Red Robin17"/> In the next story arc, "The Rabbit Hole", Nicieza reintroduced readers to a concept explored in other DC Universe comic books—the virtual reality realm of the Ünternet. Within the plot, Tim Drake is aided by Machin in hacking the Ünternet, a virtual realm used by criminals as a meeting space and form of entertainment. Once inside, Machin seizes control of the system, where he is returned to a digitized semblance of his former health and reclaims the mantle of "Anarky" within cyberspace. Uniquely gifted with full control of his bicameral mind, he leaves half of his personality as Anarky online at all times, even as the other half interacts with Drake offline as Moneyspider.<ref name="RedRobin19"/> Fending off villains within the digital realm with Tim Drake's help, Moneyspider is told to shut down the entire system by Drake. Sensing an opportunity, he pretends to do so, but instead secretly salvages it for himself.<ref name="RedRobin21"/> With the cancellation of the series five months later, the repercussions of these events were left unexplored.

The series was cancelled in October 2011, as a result of ''[[The New 52]]'', a revamp and relaunch by [[DC Comics]] of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books, in which all of its existing titles were cancelled. 52 new series debuted in September with new #1 issues to replace the cancelled titles.<ref name=New52Signing/>

===2012–2013: Debuts in animation and video games===
{{quote box|align=right|width=25em|quote="We've kind of said that Batman is the black king and Anarky is the white king. So it's sort of this psychological chess game".|source=—[[Glen Murakami]], 2012.<ref name="Veronese"/>}}
At the [[Mipcom|MIPJunior]] conference, in October 2011, [[Sam Register]], executive vice president for creative affairs at Warner Bros. Animation, announced several upcoming events for 2012, including a new CGI animated series, ''[[Beware the Batman]]'', intended to focus on lesser known villains for an unfamiliar audience.<ref name="Beware the announcement"/> A [[Cartoon Network]] press release wrote that Anarky would be one of the planned villains to be included,<ref name="Beware the teaser"/> while series developers later explained that the character is revamped for the series and chosen as the primary antagonist.<ref name="Veronese"/> Series producers [[Glen Murakami]] and Mitch Watson compared his role to that of "[[Professor Moriarty|Moriarty]] to Batman's [[Sherlock Holmes]]", explaining that he would indirectly challenge Batman through complex machinations.<ref name="Veronese"/> Anarky debuted in the first season's third episode, "Tests", on July 27, 2013.<ref name="Collura"/> The episode was written by [[Jim Krieg]], with direction by Curt Geda, while the character was voiced by [[Wallace Langham]].<ref name="Langham"/>
Scott Thill, technology and pop culture commentator for ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]'' magazine, has praised the choice to debut Anarky on television, noting the character's relevance following the rise of the [[Occupy movement]] and the [[Hacktivism|hacktivist]] activities of [[Anonymous (group)|Anonymous]].<ref name="Thill"/>

In 2013, Anarky later made his video game debut in ''[[Batman: Arkham Origins]]''.<ref name="Hussain"/> Presenting the first game play demonstration for the game at the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]], and providing sit down interviews for media was the creative director of [[WB Games Montréal]], [[Eric Holmes (videogame designer)|Eric Holmes]].<ref name="Gamespot"/> Anarky was presented as an example of the new "Most Wanted" system introduced in the series. The system used guest villains to create mini-quests for players to optionally tackle, adding variety and replay value to the game.

The game was released on October 25, 2013. Voiced by [[Matthew Mercer]],<ref name="AnarkyVA"/> Anarky's side-mission involved his placing explosives at corporate and government locations. However, Anarky doesn't act strictly as a villain, but rather would attempt to appeal to Batman for an alliance.<ref name="Gamespot"/> Extra components of the game included a series of invisible "Anarky tags" hidden throughout the over world map, which upon discovery would provide an essay explaining his critique of social problems; and a [[pirate radio]] station, "Liberation Radio", which the player could listen to as Anarky summarized the history of the [[1919 United States anarchist bombings]]. The actual side mission involved a race against a countdown timer, as the player guided Batman across the city skyline from a starting point to reach the destination. Upon arrival, the player must defeat guards protecting a bomb and then deactivate it before detonation, which commentators compared to a similar side mission in ''[[Batman: Arkham City]]'' which involved [[Victor Zsasz]].<ref name="Clark"/>

Though aware of the "Moneyspider" period the character had experienced in the pages of ''Red Robin'', Holmes explained that the developers had primarily drawn upon the earliest stories for Anarky by Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle in ''Detective Comics''.<ref name="GamerHubVideos"/> In response to a comment from an interviewer on the contemporary popularity of anarchism, Holmes acknowledged it as a factor in the choice to include the character in the game, and to update his appearance to that of a street protester with a gang resembling a social movement.<ref name="Gamespot"/> He also noted the character's resemblance to the masked protesters of [[Anonymous (group)|Anonymous]].<ref name="Rev3Games"/> According to Holmes, Anarky's relevance to contemporary protest movements was the key element that made Anarky stand out among the characters of the game:<ref name="GamerHubVideos"/> "In the real world, this is Anarky's moment. Right now. Today".<ref name="Gamespot"/> Holmes also warned players unfamiliar with Anarky against investigating the character through published material online, as he felt it would potentially spoil surprises the game held.{{Ref label|C|III|none}}

Alan Grant was later quoted as "honoured" by the choice to include Anarky in the game, though also "slightly peeved" that Anarky's character design had been based on what he felt were anarchist stereotypes, "complete with Molotov cocktails!" He was nonetheless pleased with the way the character was utilized within the game, and remarked that he'd also like to see Anarky used in films: "I’d love to see Anarky get even more exposure... though only if the writers handled him properly".<ref name="Butcher"/>

===2013: Post-''New 52''===
While Anarky was "rising in profile in other media" by mid 2013, the character had yet to be reintroduced to the status quo of the Post-''New 52'' DC Universe.<ref name="Ching/Jensen"/> This changed on August 12, when DC Comics announced that Anarky would be reintroduced in ''Green Lantern Corps'' #25, "Powers That Be", on November 13 the same year. The issue was a tie-in to the "[[Batman: Zero Year]]" crossover event, authored by Van Jensen and co-plotted by [[Robert Venditti]].<ref name="DC 2013 November Solicits"/>

In the lead up to the publication date, at a panel event at the [[New York Comic Con]], Jensen was asked by a fan holding a "plush Anarky doll" what the character's role would be in the story. Jensen explained that Anarky "would have a very big hand" in the story, and further explained, "you can understand what he's doing even if you don't agree with what he's doing".<ref name="Ching/Jensen"/> Jensen had also indicated that his version of Anarky would be a "fresh take that also honors his legacy".<ref name="Sailer"/>

The story featured a character study of [[John Stewart (comics)|John Stewart]], narrating Stewart's final mission as a young Marine in the midst of a Gotham City power blackout and citywide evacuation, mere days before a major storm is to hit the city. Anarky is depicted as rallying a group of followers and evacuees to occupy a sports stadium, on the basis that the area the stadium was built upon was [[Gentrification|gentrified]] at the expense of the local community and should be returned to them. The identity of this new version of Anarky was unrevealed, as Anarky escapes capture at the end of the story. The main story sequence is interwoven with flashbacks as Stewart's mother narrates her experiences as a child during the [[1967 Detroit riot]], forming the basis for the content of his family's character.<ref name="GLC No.25"/>

A review of the storyline embraced two particular additions brought to the revamped version of Anarky; the first being that this new version of Anarky is portrayed as an [[African American]], as Batman has traditionally lacked many black villains; the second choice being to preserve the character's anonymity. To the commentator, this presented the opportunity that this Anarky could also be female. However, while the story had borrowed its characterization and design of Anarky from the version found in ''Batman: Arkham Origins'', it was judged to have simultaneously made the character less threatening. The reviewer drew upon this result to caution the "need to reach a happy medium between the disillusioned protester we see here and the super genius kung fu fighting terrorist from ''Beware the Batman''".<ref name="Asburry (2)"/>

==List of notable media appearances==
{{Timeline of release years
| 1989 = ''[[Detective Comics]]'' #608–609<br/>"[[Anarky in Gotham City]]"
| 1997 = ''[[Anarky (comic book)|Anarky]]'' #1–4<br/>"[[Anarky (comic book)#"Metamorphosis"|Metamorphosis]]"
| 1999 = ''[[Anarky (comic book)|Anarky]]'' (vol. 2) #1–8
| 2008 = [[Robin (character)|''Robin'' (vol. 4)]] #177–182<br/>"Search for a Hero"
| 2010 = ''[[Red Robin (comic book)|Red Robin]]'' #13<br/>"The Hit List"
| 2013 = ''[[Green Lantern Corps]]'' #25<br/>"Powers That Be"
}}

===Comics===
As a lesser-known and underutilized character in the DC Universe, Anarky has a smaller library of associated comic books and significant story lines than more popular DC Comics characters. Between 1989 and 1996, Anarky was primarily written by Alan Grant in [[Batman]]-related comics, received a guest appearance in a single issue of ''[[Green Arrow]]''<ref name="GA 89" /> by Kevin Dooley, and was given an entry in ''[[Who's Who in the DC Universe]]''.<ref name="Who's Who"/>

In the late 1990s, Anarky entered a brief period of minor prominence; first with the publication of ''Anarky'' in 1997; followed in 1998 with the ''Batman: Anarky'' collection; and in 1999, with featured appearances in both ''[[Secret Files and Origins|DCU Heroes Secret Files and Origins]]'' #1<ref>{{Cite comic | Writer = D. Curtis Johnson | Penciller = Derec Aucoin | Inker = Claude St. Aubin | Story = Spies Like Us | Title = DCU Heroes&nbsp;– Secret Files and Origins | Volume = | Issue = #1 | date = February 1, 1999 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = 12 | Panel = 1, 2, 4  | ID =}}<br>{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant | Artist = Norm Breyfogle | Story = An Anarky Primer | Title = DCU Heroes&nbsp;– Secret Files and Origins | Volume = | Issue = #1 | date = February 1, 1999 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = 50 | Panel = | ID =}}<br>{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant  | Artist = Norm Breyfogle | Story = Profile Page: Anarky | Title = DCU Heroes&nbsp;– Secret Files and Origins | Volume = | Issue = #1 | date = February 1, 1999 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = 48 | Panel = | ID =}}</ref> and the ongoing series, ''Anarky'' (vol. 2). After the cancellation of the ongoing series, Anarky lapsed into an obscurity that lasted nearly 10 years. This ambiguous condition was not complete, as Anarky was sporadically used during this time. These appearances include marginal cameos in issues of ''[[Young Justice]]'',<ref name="sinsofyouth">{{Cite comic | Writer = Peter David | Penciller = Todd Nauck | Inker = Lary Wright | Story = Justice for All | Title = Young Justice: Sins of Youth | Volume = | Issue = #1 | date = May 2000 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = 10, 16, 26, 36 | Panel = | ID =}}<br>{{Cite comic | Writer = Curtis Johnson | Penciller = Carlo Barberi | Inker = Wayne Faucher | Coinkers = Juan Vlasco | Story = You Gotta Be Kidding! | Title = Sins Of Youth: JLA, Jr. | Volume = | Issue = #1 | date = May 1, 2000 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = 5–7  | Panel = | ID =}}</ref> ''[[Wonder Woman]]'',<ref name="wonderwoman">{{Cite comic | Writer = Phil Jimenez | Penciller = Phil Jimenez | Copencillers = Brandon Badeaux | Inker = Lanning Stucker Marzan Jr. | Coinkers = Conrad Alquiza | Story = The Witch and The Warrior Part II: Girl Frenzy | Title = Wonder Woman | Volume = | Issue = #175 | date = December 1, 2001 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = 20 | Panel = 10 | ID =}}</ref> and ''Green Arrow''.<ref name="Green Arrow 51"/>

Anarky made a controversial appearance in 2008 (in ''Robin'' (vol. 4) #177-182) as part of an effort to return the character to regular publication, and became a recurring cast member in the ''[[Red Robin (comic book)|Red Robin]]'' series in November 2010, until the series was cancelled in October 2011.

{{Big|'''Series'''}}
*{{Cite comic | Title = [[Anarky (comic book)|Anarky]]| Volume = 1 | Issue = #1–4 | Date = May–Aug 1997 | Publisher = DC Comics | location=New York City, NY | Page = | Panel = | ID =}}
:Comprising the entire "[[Anarky (comic book)#"Metamorphosis"|Metamorphosis]]" story arc, this 1997 [[Limited series (comics)|limited series]] was retroactively labeled the "first volume" following its continuation in 1999.
*{{Cite comic | Title = Anarky | Volume = 2 | Issue = #1–8 | Date = May–Dec 1999 | Publisher = DC Comics | location=New York City, NY | Page = | Panel = | ID =}}
:Anarky relocates to [[Washington, D.C.]] to wage war against the United States government, in a financially and critically unsuccessful [[ongoing series]].
*{{Cite comic | Title = [[Red Robin (comic book)|Red Robin]] | Volume = 1 | Issue = #13–25 | Date = Aug 2010 – Sep 2011 | Publisher = DC Comics | location=New York City, NY | Page = | Panel = | ID =}}
:Anarky is revamped as "Moneyspider", a comatose hacker recruited by the eponymous Red Robin to act as a recurring cast member and [[Foil (literature)|literary foil]] in this ongoing series.

{{Big|'''Collections'''}}
*{{Cite comic | title=[[Batman: Anarky]] | date=February 2, 1999 | publisher=DC Comics | location=New York, NY | id={{isbnt|1-56389-437-8}}}}
:A [[Trade paperback (comics)|trade paperback]] collecting four stories featuring Anarky in [[List of Batman comics|various Batman-related comics]] between 1989 and 1997.

{{Big|'''Notable story arcs'''}}
*{{Cite comic | Story = [[Anarky in Gotham City]]| Title = Detective Comics | Volume = | Issue = #608–609 | Date = Nov–Dec 1989}}
:Anarky's [[First appearance|debut appearance]] in ''Detective Comics'', in which Anarky begins a campaign of revolt in [[Gotham City]].
*{{Cite comic | Story = [[Anarky (comic book)#"Metamorphosis"|Metamorphosis]] | Title = Anarky | Volume = 1 | Issue = #1–4 | Date = May–August 1997}}
:Anarky attempts to "deprogram" humanity of all social constraints in a four-part limited series, revamping Anarky with new abilities and philosophy.
*{{Cite comic | Story = [[Anarky (comic book)#"The Sins of the Father"|The Sins of the Father]] | Title = Anarky | Volume = 2 | Issue = #8 | date = December 1999}}
:Anarky seeks the truth of his parentage and learns the [[Joker (character)|Joker]] may be his father in this controversial final issue of the ongoing ''Anarky'' series.
*{{Cite comic | Story = Search for a Hero | Title = Robin | Volume = 4 | Issue = #177–182 | Date = August 2008 – January 2009}}
:Robin faces a mysterious figure who promotes gang warfare in Batman's absence in the final story arc of ''Robin'' (vol. 4), which reintroduces Lonnie Machin as "Moneyspider".
*{{Cite comic | Story = Powers That Be | Title = Green Lantern Corps | Volume = 3 | Issue = #25 | date = November 2013}}
:Anarky has rallied a neighborhood against a group of Marines, including [[John Stewart (character)|John Stewart]], who are attempting to rescue them in the midst of a Gotham City evacuation, in Anarky's ''[[The New 52|New 52]]'' debut.

===Other media===
====Television====
=====Arrowverse=====
Lonnie Machin, portrayed by [[Alexander Calvert]], appears in the fourth season of ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'', depicted as an unhinged former mob enforcer. Described as "crazy pants", Machin was hired by [[Damien Darhk]] to cause chaos in Star City. However, when Darhk fires him for going too far, Machin develops a monomaniac desire to destroy Darhk. This brings him into conflict with Team Arrow, getting burned badly by [[Speedy (comics)|Speedy]] during a bout of bloodlust; Machin escapes his ambulance, leaving his symbol behind. Adopting a plastic mask to hide his burns, Machin dubs himself "Anarky" and begins trying to bring down [[H.I.V.E.]] to lure out Darhk to kill him. In addition, he kidnapped his daughter and wife but Lonnie killed Darhk's wife Ruvé Adams. In the season four finale, Anarky attempts to ruin Project Genesis by cutting off the air supply to H.I.V.E.'s bunker. He is stopped by Speedy, revealing herself as [[Thea Queen]] to him in the process. In the fifth-season premiere, "Legacies", Anarky attempts to bomb Star City but is stopped by Green Arrow and arrested.

=====Animation=====
* When asked by a fan-site if Anarky would be featured in ''[[The New Batman Adventures]]'', writer [[Paul Dini]] called his possible inclusion a "longshot".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/sections/backstage/unused/batman/anarky.php|title = The World's Finest - Backstage - Unused Villians Database - Anarky}}</ref> He ultimately did not appear in the show itself, but was however depicted as existing in the continuity of the series: a poster by [[Ty Templeton]] in ''Batman & Superman Magazine'' was the first to feature him, followed by a story written by his creator Alan Grant in ''The Batman Adventures'' #31.
* Anarky appears in ''[[Beware the Batman]]'', voiced by [[Wallace Langham]].<ref name="Collura"/> This version has a primarily white suit rather than red, and is a criminal mastermind obsessed with both chaos and chess, enacting complex plans to battle Batman, who he views as his exact opposite. He later forms an alliance with District Attorney [[Two-Face|Harvey Dent]], as the two both want to take down Batman. Though his plans seemingly work when [[Deathstroke]] seemingly kills Batman, Dent, having gone insane after being disfigured, attempts to murder Anarky. Anarky nearly kills Dent in retaliation, but Commissioner Gordon disarms him, and Anarky escapes. In the final scene of the series, Anarky, hiding in a dilapidated room, compliments Batman for beating him, before announcing he plans to "play again".

====Video games====
* Anarky appears in ''[[Batman: Arkham Origins]]'', voiced by [[Matthew Mercer]].<ref name="Totilo"/> This version is a teenager who leads a movement among the homeless and desperate, setting explosives at government and corporate buildings Batman must deactivate.
** Anarky is also mentioned in dialogue in 2015's ''[[Batman: Arkham Knight]]'', which occurs roughly ten years after the events of ''Arkham Origins''. Anarky is mentioned to have disappeared following his capture, and it is heavily implied that the federal government had intervened in his imprisonment and transferred him to a federal prison or someplace else. His trademark vest can be found in the evidence locker, and several thugs mention that Anarky would love the chaos going on in Gotham.
* Anarky appears as a summonable character in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref name="O'Dwyer/Tringali" />

====Traditional games====
*''Vs. System: Arkham Inmates''. Anarky: Lonnie Machin (DWF-122), [[Vs. System]]. Illustration by Sam Keith.
*''Vs. System: Arkham Inmates''. Ulysses Armstrong: Anarky, Chaos Successor (DCN-064), [[Vs. System]].
*''DC Comics: Arkham Asylum''. Anarky No.20, [[HeroClix]]. (October 2008 - July 2012)

==See also==
{{Portal|Anarchism|Comics|Speculative fiction}}
*[[List of comic book supervillain debuts]]
*[[Modern Age of Comic Books]]
*[[Publication history of Dick Grayson]]
*[[Publication history of Superman]]
*[[Publication history of Wonder Woman]]
*''[[Red Hood vs. Anarky]]''

==Footnotes==
{{refbegin}}
'''{{Small|I}}.''' {{Note label|A|I|none}} Following Anarky's debut in "[[Anarky in Gotham City]]", the character's design incorporated the head extender in ''Robin Annual'' #1 (1992),<ref name="robin annual" /> ''Green Arrow'' #89 (Aug. 1994),<ref name="GA 89" /> and ''The Batman Adventures'' #31 (April 1995).<ref name="ReferenceC"/> The head extender was not included in ''Shadow of The Bat'' #18 (Oct. 1993),<ref name="God of Fear three"/> and ''The Batman Chronicles'' #1 (summer 1995).<ref name="Batman Chronicles"/>
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'''{{Small|II}}.''' {{Note label|B|II|none}} ''52'' was promoted as a comic that would attempt to incorporate as many DC Comics characters as possible. In a Q&A session hosted by Newsarama.com, [[Michael Siglain]] answered a series of questions regarding which characters fans wanted to see in the series. Question No. 19 asked "We were told Anarky would be playing a part in 52. Could you please tell us when we can expect his appearances?" Siglain's simple response to readers was, "check back in the late 40s."<ref name="52 Questions">{{cite web |url=http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=95692 |title= 52 (Reader Questions) About 52 |access-date= May 2, 2007 |last=Brady |first=Matt|date=December 28, 2006 |work=Newsarama.com |publisher=Newsarama.com, LLC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070106233346/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=95692|archive-date=January 6, 2007}}</ref> Speculation centered on the prospect of Anarky appearing in issue No.48 of the series, as the solicited cover illustration was released to the public several weeks before the issues' publication.  On the cover, the [[Anarchy a|circle-A]] could be seen as a minor element in the background. In a review for "Week 48", ''Major Spoilers'' considered the absence of Anarky a drawback: "It's too bad we didn't see the return of Anarky as hinted by this week's cover"<ref name="Major Spoilers">{{cite web |url=http://www.majorspoilers.com/52-week-48-asked-and-answered |title=52 – Week 48 – Asked and Answered |access-date=May 6, 2011 |author=Stephen Schleicher |date=April 8, 2007 |publisher=Majorspoilers.com}}</ref> Pop culture critic, [[Douglas Wolk]], wrote, "I guess this issue's cover is the closest we're going to get to Anarky after all (and by proxy as close as we're going to get to the Haunted Tank). Too bad."<ref name="Wolk">{{cite web |first=Douglas |last=Wolk |url=http://52-pickup.blogspot.com/2007/04/week-48-unspoiled-monsters.html |title=Week 48: Unspoiled Monsters |access-date=May 6, 2011 |work=52 Pickup |publisher=[[Blogspot]]}}</ref>
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'''{{Small|III}}.''' {{Note label|C|III|none}} In warning readers to avoid spoiling potential surprises for their experience in playing ''[[Batman: Arkham Origins]]'', Eric Holmes specifically referenced the Wikipedia article on the character as a resource to avoid. "You know what? If you want to enjoy the game, don't bother reading up on him, because there are a few surprises about him which will turn up in the game, and if you go read Wikipedia or something like that, it'll rob you a little bit on some of the stuff in the game, because there are some surprises about Anarky."<ref name="Playstation Blogcast"/>
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'''{{Small|IV}}.''' {{Note label|D|IV|none}} Anarky is not actually a part of the main story of the game, but is rather featured in several other respects. As part of the "Most Wanted" game feature, which encourages the player to track down side missions at their leisure, apprehending Anarky unlocks the "Anarky" character trophy. An "Anarky tag" collectible feature encourages players to search the city of Gotham map for hidden messages left by Anarky for his followers, earning the player the "Voice of the People" achievement if completed, and a "Liberation Radio" broadcast can be heard using Batman's Cryptographic Sequencer tool, which broadcasts Anarky's recitation of the "Plain Words" flier found during the [[1919 United States anarchist bombings]]. A second collectible feature, Enigma's "extortion data files" include two for Anarky featuring voice actors performing as a corrupt cop coercing a homeless person to infiltrate Anarky's ranks, and Anarky calling Gordon and informing the latter to leave the city as he does not wish to hurt the officer and believes he can still be "rehabilitated".
{{refend}}

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<ref name="Asburry (2)">{{cite web |url=http://batman-news.com/2013/11/14/green-lantern-corps-25-review/ |title=Green Lantern Corps #25 review |access-date=March 24, 2014 |last=Asburry |first=Andrew |date=November 14, 2013 |publisher=Batman-news.com |work=Batman News}}</ref>

<ref name="Clark">{{cite web |url=http://www.vibe.com/article/review-batman-arkham-origins-formulaic-predictable-effort |title=REVIEW: 'Batman: Arkham Origins' Is A Formulaic, Predictable Effort  |access-date=April 11, 2014 |last=Clark |first=Kevin L. |date=October 29, 2013 |publisher=Spin Media |work=Vibe}}</ref>

<ref name="AnarkyVA">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/matthewmercer/status/393794546905018368|title=Check out the release of ''Batman: Arkham Origins'' today! I'm extremely honored to be voicing Anarky, so keep an ear out|last=Mercer|first=Matthew|publisher=[[Twitter]]|date=October 25, 2013|access-date=October 26, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131027011948/https://twitter.com/matthewmercer/status/393794546905018368|archive-date=October 27, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="Breyfogle">{{cite web |url=http://www.adelaidecomicsandbooks.com/breyfogle.html |title=Norm Breyfogle @ Adelaide Comics and Books |access-date=January 24, 2007 |last=Best |first=Daniel |year=2003 |work=Adelaide Comics and Books |publisher=ACAB Publishing |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080131191559/http://www.adelaidecomicsandbooks.com/breyfogle.html |archive-date=January 31, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Butcher">{{cite web |url=http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2010/07/20/comics-you-should-own-flashback-detective-583-594-601-614/ |title=Interview With Comic-Legend Alan Grant |access-date=April 29, 2014 |first=Dylan |last=Butcher |date=April 28, 2014 |work=Comicconventions.co.uk |publisher=Comic Conventions |archive-date=July 23, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723110034/http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2010/07/20/comics-you-should-own-flashback-detective-583-594-601-614/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Why">{{cite web |url=http://www.comicsbulletin.com/panel/112722984423376.htm |title=The Panel: Why Work In Comics? |access-date=December 15, 2007 |author=James Redington |date=September 20, 2005 |work=Silverbulletcomics.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522202835/http://www.comicsbulletin.com/panel/112722984423376.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2011}}</ref>

<ref name="WonderCon">{{cite web |url=http://www.newsarama.com/NYCC/DC/DCU/report.htm |title=NYCC: DCU&nbsp;— Better Than Ever Panel |access-date=January 25, 2007|work=newsarama.com |publisher=Newsarama.com, LLC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060524235150/http://www.newsarama.com/NYCC/DC/DCU/report.htm |archive-date=May 24, 2006 |quote=Referring to all the requests for Anarky appearing in 52 that were made two weeks ago at WonderCon, Didio said that since that San Francisco show, the writers have come up with a way to include the character in the story.}}</ref>

<ref name="Robin 181 announcement">{{cite web |url=http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=10698 |title=ROBIN No.181 |access-date=September 16, 2008 |work=dccomics.com |publisher=[[Warner Bros.]] |date=September 15, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206014001/http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=10698|archive-date=December 6, 2008}}</ref>

<ref name="Robin 182 announcement">{{cite web |url=http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=10885 |title=ROBIN No.182 |access-date=September 16, 2008 |work=dccomics.com |publisher=[[Warner Bros.]] |date=October 15, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206014016/http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=10885|archive-date=December 6, 2008}}</ref>

<ref name="newsarama.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090818-FacesofEvil.html |title=January Sees 'Faces of Evil' at DC&nbsp;— Dan DiDio Spills |access-date=November 11, 2008 |last=Brady |first=Matt |work=newsarama.com |publisher=Imaginova Corp. |date=September 15, 2008 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081205052149/http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090818-FacesofEvil.html| archive-date= December 5, 2008 | url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name=Nicieza>{{cite web| url= http://www.comicbloc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1369778&postcount=169| title= Fabian Nicieza Q&A Thread for Robin| access-date= December 24, 2008| last= Nicieza| first= Fabian| author-link= Fabian Nicieza| date= December 20, 2008| work= The Comic Bloc| publisher= Comic Bloc| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110718120151/http://www.comicbloc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1369778&postcount=169| archive-date= July 18, 2011| url-status= dead}}</ref>

<ref name="CristopherIrving">{{cite journal |last=Irving |first=Cristopher |author2=Breyfogle, Norm| author-link2=Norm Breyfogle | author3=Grant, Alan | author-link3=Alan Grant (writer) |date=June 2007 |title=Pro2Pro: Gotham City's Other Dynamic Duo |journal=[[Back Issue!]]|volume=1 |issue=22 |pages=18–24 |location=Raleigh, North Carolina, USA |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |editor1-first=Michael |editor1-last=Eury |editor1-link=Michael Eury|issn=1932-6904}}</ref>

<ref name="LoboBrazil">{{cite web |url=http://www.lobobrasil.com.br/port/informacoes/entrevista_alangrant_2005_english.html |title=Lobo Brasil interview: Alan Grant |access-date=March 16, 2009 |last=Luiz |first=Lucio |date=March 7, 2005 |work=Lobobrasil.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318054141/http://www.lobobrasil.com.br/port/informacoes/entrevista_alangrant_2005_english.html |archive-date=March 18, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name="AG intro">{{cite book |title=Batman: Anarky |last=Grant |first=Alan |author-link=Alan Grant (writer) |year=1999 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |location=New York |isbn=1-56389-437-8 |pages=3–4 |chapter=Intro by Alan Grant }}</ref>

<ref name="2000AD Review">{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111202354/http://www.2000adreview.co.uk/features/interviews/2005/grant/grant1.shtml |archive-date=January 11, 2008 |url=http://www.2000adreview.co.uk/features/interviews/2005/grant/grant1.shtml |title=Alan Grant |access-date=January 26, 2007 |last=Berridge |first=Edward |author-link=Edward Berridge |date= January 12, 2005 |work=2000 AD Review}}</ref>

<ref name="NB intro">{{cite book |title=Batman: Anarky |last=Breyfogle |first=Norm |author-link=Norm Breyfogle |year=1999 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |location=New York |isbn=1-56389-437-8 |pages=5–6 |chapter=Intro by Norm Breyfogle |url=http://www.normbreyfogle.com/media/articles.asp?page=anktpb |access-date=July 30, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061218225935/http://normbreyfogle.com/media/articles.asp?page=anktpb |archive-date=December 18, 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name="NB cancellation essay">{{cite web |url=http://www.normbreyfogle.com/media/articles.asp?page=ankbye |title=Anarky Farewell |date=July 1999 |access-date=March 24, 2011 |last=Breyfogle |first=Norm |work=Normbreyfogle.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061221041115/http://normbreyfogle.com/media/articles.asp?page=ankbye |archive-date=December 21, 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Vera H-C Chan">{{cite news |title=Comic Un-Conventions |first=Vera |last=H-C Chan |newspaper=[[Contra Costa Times]] |publisher=[[MediaNews Group]] |location=Walnut Creek, California. United States |date=April 9, 1999 |page=TO26}}</ref>

<ref name="six twenty">{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant | Penciller = Norm Breyfogle | Inker = Steve Mitchell | Story = Rite of Passage Part 3: Make Me a Hero | Title = Detective Comics | Volume = 1 | Issue = 620 | date = August 1, 1990 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="Prophet of Doom">{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant | Penciller = John Paul Leon | Inker = Ray McCarthy | Story = Anarky, Part One: Prophet of Doom | Title =Batman: Shadow of the Bat | Volume =  | Issue = 40 | date = July 1, 1995 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = 18 | Panel = 4, 5 | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="Anarkist manifesto">{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant | Penciller = John Paul Leon | Inker = Ray McCarthy | Story = Anarky, Part Two: The Anarkist Manifesto | Title = Batman: Shadow of the Bat | Volume =  | Issue = 41 | date = August 1, 1995 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = 2 | Panel = 2, 3 | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="DC 2013 November Solicits">{{cite web |url=http://www.newsarama.com/18643-dc-comics-november-2013-solicitations.html |title=DC Comics' FULL November 2013 Solicitations |access-date=October 13, 2013 |author=<!--Newsarama Staff--> |date=August 12, 2013 |work=[[Newsarama]] }}</ref>

<ref name="Catching up with Norm">{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=8288 |title= Catching Up With Norm Breyfogle and Chuck Satterlee |access-date= January 24, 2007 |last=Carey |first=Edward |date=October 10, 2006 |work=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>

<ref name="James Peatty">{{cite web |title=James Peatty Pens Green Arrow |access-date=February 10, 2007 |last=M. Contino |first=Jennifer |date=June 7, 2005 |url=http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=36&t=003866 |work=Comicon.com Pulse |publisher=Diamond International Galleries |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071021232958/http://comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=36&t=003866 |archive-date=October 21, 2007}}</ref>

<ref name="Anarky vol. one #one">{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant | Penciller = Norm Breyfogle | Inker = Josef Rubinstein | Story = Metamorphosis Part 1: Does a Dog Have a Buddha Nature? | Title = Anarky | Volume = 1 | Issue = 1 | date = May 1, 1997 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="Anarky page">{{cite web |url=http://praxeology.net/anarky.htm |title=Anarky Page |access-date=January 9, 2008 |last=Long |first=Roderick T. |publisher=Praxeology.net}}</ref>

<ref name="The Big Issue">{{cite web |url=http://www.bigissuescotland.com/features/view/18 |title=Superheroes&nbsp;— made in Scotland |access-date=March 16, 2009 |last=Forrest |first=Adam |date=February 12, 2009 |work=Bigissuescotland.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707235505/http://www.bigissuescotland.com/features/view/18 |archive-date=July 7, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name="thepanel">{{cite web|url=http://www.comicsbulletin.com/panel/108672670397105.htm |title=The Panel: Do Fans REALLY Want Change? |access-date=January 24, 2007 |author=Craig & Lucie |date=June 8, 2004 |publisher=[[Comics Bulletin]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201070150/http://www.comicsbulletin.com/panel/108672670397105.htm |archive-date=December 1, 2008 }}</ref>

<ref name="Nicieza how do comic writers feel 1">{{cite web| url= http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=9060696&postcount=56| title= How Do Comic Writers Feel..........| access-date  = December 7, 2008| last= Nicieza| first= Fabian| author-link= Fabian Nicieza| date= June 8, 2009| work= The Comic Bloc|publisher= Comic Bloc}}</ref>

<ref name="Green Arrow 51">{{Cite comic | Writer = James Peatty | Penciller = Eric Battle | Inker = Jack Purcell | Story = Anarky In the USA | Title = Green Arrow | Volume = 3 | Issue = 51 | date = August 1, 2005 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = | Panel =  | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="facesofevil">{{Cite comic | Writer = [[Fabian Nicieza]] | artist = Freddy Williams II | colorist = Guy Major | Letterer = John J. Hill | Story = Search For a Hero, Part 6: Lost & Found| Title = Robin | Volume = 2 | Issue = 182 | date = January 21, 2009 | Publisher = DC Comics}}</ref>

<ref name="Ching/Jensen">{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=48481 |title=NYCC: Green Lantern - "Lights Out" Panel |access-date=October 13, 2013 |last=Ching |first=Albert |work=Comicbookresources.com |publisher=Comic Book Resources |date=October 13, 2013 }}</ref>

<ref name="dcuguide">{{cite web |url=http://www.dcuguide.com/Anarky/Anarky2_008.php |title=ANARKY Vol. 2 No.8 |access-date=January 24, 2007 |work=The Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe |quote=Greta claims that the Joker is Lonnie's father and recollects when she met him. However, as it is not 16&nbsp;years since the Joker debuted in the DC Universe Lonnie's age suggests that even if the Joker is his real father the circumstances surrounding his birth had to be different from what Greta tells him. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930040717/http://www.dcuguide.com/Anarky/Anarky2_008.php |archive-date=September 30, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name="D'Orazio">{{cite web |url=http://www.silverbulletcomics.com/news/story.php?a=1607 |title=Anarchists Storm DC Comics! |access-date=March 5, 2008 |author=Valerie D'Orazio |date=May 5, 2006 |work=news@silverbulletcomics |publisher=Silver Bullet Comics |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061025233749/http://www.silverbulletcomics.com/news/story.php?a=1607|archive-date=October 25, 2006}}</ref>

<ref name="NYCC '09">{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?id=19916&page=article |title=NYCC: Batman&nbsp;— Battle for the Cowl Panel |access-date=May 15, 2009 |work=comicbookresources.com |publisher=Comic Book Resources |quote="We do plan to involve Anarky in the future," Marts said, noting the character appeared recently in Robin. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417010606/http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19916 |archive-date=April 17, 2009 }}</ref>

<ref name="Renaud">{{cite web |last1=Renaud |first1=Jeffrey |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25514 |title=Nicieza Returns to Tim Drake in "Red Robin" |date=April 1, 2010 |access-date=April 27, 2010  |work=comicbookresources.com |publisher=Comic Book Resources |quote=...&nbsp;I'll be bringing back characters I'd percolated in my previous run, villains like Lynx, Scarab, Anarky and Moneyspider.| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100405190357/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25514| archive-date= April 5, 2010 | url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="Sailer">{{cite web |url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/10/13/green-lantern-lights-out-the-spoilerific-panel-recap/ |title=Green Lantern: Lights Out – The Spoilerific Panel Recap |access-date=October 13, 2013 |last=Sailer |first=Peter |work=Bleedingcool.com |publisher=BleedingCool.com |date=October 13, 2013 }}</ref>

<ref name="Beware the teaser">{{cite web |url=http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2012/03/28/cartoon-network-unveils-teaser-for-cg-animated-beware-the-batman/ |title=Cartoon Network Unveils Teaser For Beware the Batman |access-date= April 5, 2012 |last=Melrose |first=Kevin |date=March 28, 2012 |work=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Beware the announcement">{{cite web |url=http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2011/10/04/cg-animated-beware-the-batman-to-hit-cartoon-network-in-2013/ |title=CG-Animated Beware The Batman To Hit Cartoon Network In 2013 |access-date= April 5, 2012 |last=Melrose |first=Kevin |date=October 4, 2011 |work=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>

<ref name=New52Signing>{{cite web |last=Hyde |first=David |url=http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2011/08/17/super-hero-fans-expected-to-line-up-early-as-dc-entertainment-launches-new-era-of-comic-books/ |title=Super Hero Fans Expected to Line-Up Early as DC Entertainment Launches New Era of Comic Books |work=The Source |publisher=DC Comics |date= August 17, 2011 }}</ref>

<ref name="searchforahero">{{Cite comic | Writer = [[Fabian Nicieza]] | artist = Freddy Williams II | colorist = Guy Major | Letterer = John J. Hill | Story = Search For a Hero, Part 5: Pushing Buttons, Pulling Strings | Title = Robin | Volume = 2 | Issue = 181 | date = December 17, 2008 | Publisher = DC Comics}}</ref>

<ref name="evilreigns">{{cite web |url=http://aaeblog.com/2009/01/15/evil-reigns-at-dc/ |title=Evil Reigns at DC |access-date=January 29, 2009 |last=Long |first=Roderick |date=January 15, 2009 |work=Austro-Athenian Empire |publisher=Aaeblog.com}}</ref>

<ref name="RedRobin3">{{Cite comic |Writer =[[Christopher Yost|Yost, Christopher]] |penciller =Bachs, Ramon |inker=Major, Guy |colorist=Major, Guy |Letterer =Cipriano, Sal |Story=The Grail, Part Three of Four |Title=Red Robin |Volume=1 |Issue=3 |page=14 |panel=1 |date=October 2009 |Publisher=DC Comics}}</ref>

<ref name="Red Robin16">{{Cite comic |Writer=[[Fabian Nicieza|Nicieza, Fabian]] |artist=Williams II, Freddy |inker=McCarthy, Ray |colorist=Major, Guy |Letterer=Cipriano, Sal |editor=Ryan, Sean |Story=The Hit List, Part Four: The Best Laid Plans |Title=Red Robin |Volume=1 |Issue=16 |date= December 2010 |Publisher=DC Comics}}</ref>

<ref name="Red Robin17">{{Cite comic |Writer=[[Fabian Nicieza|Nicieza, Fabian]] |artist=Williams II, Freddy |inker=McCarthy, Ray |colorist=Major, Guy |Letterer=Cipriano, Sal |editor=Ryan, Sean |Story=The Hit List, Part Four: The Best Laid Plans |Title=Red Robin |Volume=1 |Issue=16 |page=10 |panel=3 |date=January 2011 |Publisher=DC Comics}}</ref>

<ref name="RedRobin19">{{Cite comic |Writer=[[Fabian Nicieza]] |artist=Williams II, Freddy |inker=McCarthy, Ray |colorist=Major, Guy |Letterer=Cipriano, Sal |editor=Ryan, Sean |Story=The Rabbit Hole, Part Two: Caught in the Üntertow |Title=Red Robin |Volume=1 |Issue=19 |page=18 |panel=4 |date=March 2011 |Publisher=DC Comics}}</ref>

<ref name="RedRobin21">{{Cite comic |Writer=[[Fabian Nicieza]] |artist=Williams II, Freddy |inker=McCarthy, Ray |colorist=Major, Guy |Letterer=Cipriano, Sal |editor=Gluckstern, Rachel |Story=The Rabbit Hole, Part Three: Sinsanity |Title=Red Robin |Volume=1 |Issue=21 |page=24 |date=May 2011 |Publisher=DC Comics}}</ref>

<ref name="DC #six zero nine">{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant | Penciller = Norm Breyfogle | Inker = Steve Mitchell | Story = [[Anarky in Gotham City|Anarky in Gotham City, Part 2: Facts About Bats]] | Title = Detective Comics | Volume = | Issue = 609 | date = December 1, 1989 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = | Panel =  | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="DC #six zero eight">{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant | Penciller = Norm Breyfogle | Inker = Steve Mitchell | Story = [[Anarky in Gotham City|Anarky in Gotham City, Part 1: Letters to the Editor]] | Title = Detective Comics | Volume = | Issue = 608 | date = November 1, 1989 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="Veronese">{{cite web |url=http://io9.com/5927233/bruce-wayne-goes-back-to-his-detective-roots-in-beware-the-batman |title=Bruce Wayne goes back to his detective roots, in Beware the Batman |access-date=July 19, 2012 |author=Keith Veronese |date=July 19, 2012 |work=[[io9]] |publisher=[[Gawker Media]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Thill">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/04/beware-the-batman-cgi-teaser/ |title=Beware The Batman's CGI Teaser Surfaces, But When Will Anarky Arrive? |access-date= April 19, 2012 |last=Thill |first=Scott |date=April 18, 2012 |magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Who's Who">{{Cite comic | Writer =  | Penciller =  | Inker =  | Story =  | Title = Who's Who in the DC Universe | Volume = | Issue = 14 | date = November 1, 1991 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = | Panel =  | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="GA 89">{{Cite comic | Writer = Kevin Dooley | Penciller = Michael Netzer | Inker = Rob Leigh | Story = Forgotten Paths | Title = Green Arrow | Volume = | Issue = 89 | date = August 1994 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="Totilo">{{cite web|last=Totilo |first=Stephen |url=http://kotaku.com/the-next-batman-game-still-has-a-lot-to-prove-508836920 |title=The Next Batman Game Still Has A Lot To Prove |publisher=Gawker Media|work=Kotaku| date=May 20, 2013|access-date=May 20, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520193412/http://kotaku.com/the-next-batman-game-still-has-a-lot-to-prove-508836920 |archive-date=May 20, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="Langham">{{cite web |url=http://www.newsarama.com/18141-new-beware-the-batman-trailer-images.html |title=New BEWARE THE BATMAN Trailer, Images |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=June 19, 2013 |website=Newsarama.com |publisher=Tech Media Network |access-date=July 30, 2013}}</ref>

<ref name="Collura">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/29/beware-the-batman-tests-review |title=Bruce sees if Tatsu has what it takes. |last1=Collura |first1=Scott |date=July 29, 2013 |website=IGN.com |publisher=IGN Entertainment, Inc |access-date=July 30, 2013}}</ref>

<ref name="Hussain">{{cite web | first =Tamoor | last =Hussain | url =http://www.computerandvideogames.com/407413/batman-arkham-origins-screens-confirm-joker-and-anarky/ | title =Batman: Arkham Origins screens confirm Joker and Anarky | date =May 20, 2013 | access-date =June 18, 2013 | publisher = [[Future Publishing]] | work=[[Computer and Video Games]] }}</ref>

<ref name="Gamespot">{{cite AV media |year=2013 |title=Batman: Arkham Origins - E3 2013 Stage Demo |medium=video podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq9-1oe671o |minutes=8:59 |publisher=Gamespot }}</ref>

<ref name="O'Dwyer/Tringali">{{cite AV media |first1=Danny |last1=O'Dwyer |first2=Joseph |last2=Tringali |title=Scribblenauts Unmasked - E3 2013 Stage Demo |medium=video podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz6mJCi6hFM |date=June 13, 2013 |access-date=March 10, 2014 |minutes=2:46 |work=Gamespot |publisher=Youtube }}</ref>

<ref name="Playstation Blogcast">{{cite AV media |date=July 26, 2013 |title=Episode 082: Batman Beyond! |medium=audio podcast |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/07/26/playstation-blogcast-082-batman-beyond/ |minutes=00:54:40 |publisher=Official PlayStation Blogcast}}</ref>

<ref name="robin annual">{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant | Cowriters = John Wagner | Penciller = Tom Lyle | Inker = Scott Hanna | Story = The Anarky Ultimatum | Title = Robin Annual | Volume = | Issue = 1 | Date = 1992 | Publisher = DC Comics| Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="ReferenceC">{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant | Penciller = Dev Madan | Inker = Rick Burchett | Story = Anarky | Title = The Batman Adventures | Volume = | Issue = 31 | date = April 1, 1995 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page = | Panel =  | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="God of Fear three">{{Cite comic | Writer = Alan Grant | Penciller = Bret Blevins | Inker = Mike Manley | Story = The God of Fear, Conclusion | Title = Shadow of The Bat | Volume = | Issue = 18 | date = October 1993 | Publisher = DC Comics | Page =19 | Panel =3  | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="Batman Chronicles">{{Cite comic | Writer =Grant, Alan | Penciller =Johnson, Staz | Inker =Smith, Cam | Story = Anarky: Tomorrow Belongs to Us | Title = [[Batman Chronicles|The Batman Chronicles]] | Volume = | Issue = 1 | date = Summer 1995 | Publisher = DC Comics | location=New York City, NY | Page = | Panel = | ID = }}</ref>

<ref name="GamerHubVideos">{{cite AV media |year=2013 |title=Batman Arkham Origins Preview Interview With Eric Holmes - Gamerhubtv  |medium=video podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk-oj2HGhEQ |author=GamerHubVideos |publisher=Youtube }}</ref>

<ref name="Rev3Games">{{cite AV media |year=2013 |title=Batman Arkham Origins Gameplay Dev Walkthrough with Adam Sessler! E3 2013 |medium=video podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi2YRtcHkes |minutes=6:26 |author=[[Rev3Games]] |publisher=Youtube }}</ref>

<ref name="GLC No.25">{{Cite comic |writer=[[Van Jensen|Jensen, Van]] |cowriters=[[Robert Venditti]] |penciller=[[Victor Drujiniu|Drujiniu, Victor]] |copencillers=[[Ivan Fernandez (comics)|Ivan Fernandez]], [[Allan Jefferson]], [[Bernard Chang]] |inker=[[Juan Castro|Castro, Juan]] |coinkers=[[Rob Lean]] |editor=[[Chris Conroy|Conroy, Chris]] |story=Powers That Be |title= Green Lantern Corps |volume=1 |issue=25 |date=November 13, 2013 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |location=[[New York, NY]]}}</ref>
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==External links==
{{Wikiquote|Anarky}}
*{{DCDP|Lonnie Machin (New Earth)|Anarky}}
*{{comicbookdb|type=character|id=627|title=Anarky}}
*{{Gcdb|Character|Anarky|Anarky}}
*[http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=anarky Anarky] on the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe website.

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